The fall consignment sale season is in gear: You can shop for gently-used children’s and maternity clothing, baby gear, toys, and more at these multi-day events. We have a full list of the fall 2021 consignment sales in and around the Colorado Springs area – click here to check out the list.
Remember That House We Were Renovating?
What feels like way, waaaaaay back, in February 2020, I mentioned here on Springs Bargains that we were renovating a house to sell.
Well, it took us an awfully long time, but we finished it and sold it just last month. It wasn’t supposed to take that long, but in the end God worked it all out and we are very happy to have it closed! That project gave us all sorts of challenges, but we poured ourselves into it and in the end it was really satisfying to see our vision for it come to life.
If you’re curious, you can see the before and after photos here and see the full listing here.
This is actually the fifth house we’ve flipped since 2018 (and the most extensive by far). In the end, we really like doing it, but have decided it’s best for our family to keep the renovation projects limited to our own fixer-upper in Black Forest and keep our business focused on serving buyers and sellers.
As far as Springs Bargains, I don’t think I’m going to resume regular posting but I plan to keep the site updated with things like grand openings, farmers market schedule, etc. So, I’ll send out Springs Bargains updates from time to time – I’m just not sure how often that will be!
Thanks for being a reader of Springs Bargains. Have a wonderful summer!
– Carrie
Farmers Markets Starting Up – Full Schedule Inside
It’s farmers market season in Colorado Springs! Many markets have started and several more begin in the next couple of weeks, with both weekday and weekend markets in a variety of locations around town. Here’s the full schedule. (Please remember that market details may change after the original time of this email – please verify with the market’s website to confirm details.)
Weekend Colorado Springs Farmers Market Schedule
Black Forest Backyard Market
Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM beginning May 22nd, 2021
Location: Black Forest Community Center at 12530 Black Forest Rd
Visit their website for more info
Colorado Farm & Art Market
Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM beginning June 19th, 2021
Location: Margarita at Pine Creek Rd. (7315 Pine Creek Rd.)
Visit their website for more info
Metcalf Park Market
Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM beginning June 26th, 2021
Location: 618 E. Ohio Avenue in Fountain
Visit their Facebook Page for more info
Monument Hill Farmers Market
Saturdays from 8 AM to 2 PM beginning May 15th, 2021
Location: Grace Best Elementary at 66 S. Jefferson Street in Monument
Visit their website for more info
Old Colorado City Farmer’s Market
Saturdays (typically from 7 AM to 1:30 PM) beginning June 12th, 2021
Location: Old Colorado City at 24th St. along side Bancroft Park
Visit their website or contact 719-574-1283 for more info
Cordera Farmers Market
Sundays from 10 AM to 2 PM beginning May 23rd, 2021
Location: 11894 Grandlawn Circle in the Cordera neighborhood
Visit their website for more info
Weekday Colorado Springs Farmers Market Schedule
Mining Museum Farm Stand
Typically, Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 AM to 6 PM – unconfirmed for 2021
Location: Mining Museum Entrance (225 North Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80921)
Call the Mining Museum for more info: (719) 488-0880
Briargate Farmers Market
Wednesdays from 9 AM to 2 PM beginning May 19th, 2021
Location: 7610 N. Union Blvd, across from (the former) Gold’s Gym
Visit their website for more info
Colorado Farm & Art Market
Wednesdays from 3 to 7 PM beginning June 9th, 2021
Location: Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum (215 S. Tejon St.)
Visit their website for more info
Banning Lewis Ranch Farmers Market
Thursdays from 3 PM to 7 PM beginning June 3rd, 2021
Location: 6885 Vista Del Pico Blvd; Colorado Springs, C0 80927
Visit their website for more info
Woodland Park Farmers Market
Fridays from 8 AM to 1 PM beginning June 4, 2021
Location: Memorial Park & Henrietta Avenue in Woodland Park
Visit their website for more info
99¢ Children’s Clothing Sale at Arc Thrift Stores on August 14th
I’m not ready to go back to regular posting, but did want to let you know about this deal!
Arc Thrift Stores is having their annual 99¢ children’s clothing sale on Friday, August 14th: All shorts, tops, dresses, t-shirts, pants, swimsuits, etc. in the children’s department are 99¢ each. This does exclude shoes, and does not exclude any color tags.
Summer Break Starts Now for Springs Bargains
I just wanted to let you know that Springs Bargains is officially starting summer break now.
While I’m still keeping an eye on things and would love to post some great deals and events, there’s obviously not a lot going on right now – but in my head it doesn’t actually feel like a “break” unless I make it official! I may pop in your inbox from time to time if I find a handful of things to share.
Frankly, I have a hard time sharing deals for large chain restaurants and stores when I know that many locally-owned businesses, who care deeply about our community, are struggling financially and will not make it without our support. Though I know it’s not always possible, I would encourage you to choose locally-owned businesses this summer when you can. More of the money you spend stays local when you choose a local business and right now, I’d rather encourage you to support my fellow business owners who personally live, work, and play in our beautiful city.
While I am uncomfortable being controversial, I truly believe that if we don’t stand up for our freedoms right now, we will lose them permanently. We’ve been told that the quarantine was put in place to flatten the curve, but the curve has clearly been flattened and we are still subject to oppressive restrictions. If you agree, please take courage and stand for freedom and not fear.
[Edited June 2nd to add: I appreciate the pushback that I’ve gotten from some people on the use of the term oppressive as an adjective for the restrictions we’re under. I’ve thought about it a lot, and I understand the pushback and agree that I could have used a better word. However, I will state that I think the American people have set a very dangerous precedent in so easily acquiescing to restrictions of questionable constitutionality, and I do think that could lead to a place where the word oppressive is absolutely appropriate. Yes, we will probably “have it better” than many countries for many years to come, but again, the time to stand for freedom is now, before there’s nothing left to fight for.]
We’re still selling houses and helping buyers, and yes, we’re still working on The Gannon House. The market is crazy in all sorts of ways right now, but our listings are still selling! (All 8 homes we’ve listed in 2020 are sold or under contract!) We’d love to have you consider hiring us if you’re looking to buy or sell this year – check out our real estate website or just reply to this email to get in touch.
Work on The Gannon House slowed, but we’re starting to ramp it back up again so I hope to start sharing more updates on Instagram. We’re committed to make it an amazing home (to sell) no matter how long it takes us!
I wish you and your family many happy memories this summer!
– Carrie
Farmers Markets Start Soon: Schedule Updated for 2020
Springs-area farmers markets will be starting up very soon, and I updated the list of markets for this year – check it out! Most markets begin at the end of May or in early June, though the Old Colorado City market will not begin until July. There’s also a new market in Black Forest.
20% Off at Bingo Burger through Friday
Now through Friday, April 3rd, use coupon code 2020 to take 20% off your order of $25 or more at Bingo Burger! See details here.
$2 Sourdough Loaf at Kneaders on Wednesday
Kneader’s Bakery is offering their French country sourdough for $2 this Wednesday, April 1st – in celebration of National Sourdough Bread Day, not April Fool’s!